Babylon

Babylon, once shrouded in myth and biblical reputation, was a vibrant and bustling ancient city on the Euphrates, home to diverse inhabitants and remarkable rulers like Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar II. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones vividly reconstructs its foundation, peak, and eventual decline, drawing on rich sources to create a detailed and engaging portrait of this long-lost metropolis. Celebrated for its scholarship, wit, and storytelling, the book offers a captivating glimpse into one of history's most legendary cities.